CKLA Poetry Lesson 5 Harlem

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What is figurative language?

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Words or phrases that mean more than their dictionary definition.

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What does the question 'Or does it explode?' suggest about a deferred dream?

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It suggests that a deferred dream could have a sudden and intense outcome.

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What does the simile 'Or fester like a sore — And then run?' imply about a deferred dream?

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It implies that a deferred dream may deteriorate and have consequences.

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What might a deferred dream smell like according to the poem?

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It might smell like rotten meat.

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What does the line 'Or crust and sugar over — like a syrupy sweet?' imply about a deferred dream?

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It implies that a deferred dream might get hard and unusable or undoable.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Harlem'?

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The main theme is the consequences of deferred dreams.

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What does 'deferred dream' mean?

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A dream or goal that has been postponed or delayed.

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What is the effect of using vivid imagery in poetry?

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It helps to create strong mental pictures and evoke emotions in the reader.

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What does the term 'metaphor' mean?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.